A bus driver was remanded in prison on Tuesday after being charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Eulet Mars, 44, of Lot 117, Hopetown Village, West Coast Berbice, appeared at the Blairmont Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Michelle Matthias. The court heard that on November 2, 2025,…
Zohran Mamdani wins, will be New York’s first Muslim mayor
(BBC) Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, is notable in many ways. He will become the city’s youngest mayor since 1892, its first Muslim mayor, and its first mayor born in Africa. That alone makes his victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis…
AG’s 2024 report notes progress but some weaknesses persist
The Audit Office of Guyana, in its report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, has commended improvements in financial oversight across several government agencies, while identifying ongoing weaknesses in contract management, record-keeping and procurement practices. The Report of the Auditor General on the Public Accounts of Guyana and on…
Gas station attack: Seven facing terrorism charges
See below the full release from the Guyana Police Force: The Guyana Police Force (GPF) wishes to inform the public that following comprehensive investigations into the explosion which occurred at the Mobil Gas Station on October 26, 2025 at Regent and King Streets, Georgetown, legal advice was obtained from the…
G/town drainage plan: Consultations to get underway from next week
A major citywide drainage upgrade programme is being advanced by the government, and President Dr Irfaan Ali announced that robust consultations with citizens will be held starting Monday. The multi-agency team, the President said, will lead consultations for about three weeks. The goal is to share the government’s plans for…
Wife, husband graduating from UG together
For Isaiah and Thilia Somerset, a young couple with dreams of acquiring a university degree, the journey to academic glory was filled with challenges and obstacles. They faced health issues, financial difficulties, and, on top of this, had to deal with all the challenges that come with an expanding family….
Guyanese-born entrepreneur expands healthcare legacy in New York
When U.S.-based Guyanese businessman Navin Shivpal first took over Cottage Home Care Services in a small Queens office just before the pandemic, he could hardly have imagined that five years later it would become one of New York’s largest and fastest-growing home care agencies. Now employing over 3,000 caregivers and…
Police Corporal granted $500K bail for causing death of schoolboy
Police Corporal Yonelle Almarie Cumberbatch of Eastville Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Tuesday granted $500,000 bail after she was charged with causing the death of 15-year-old Navindra Mahes by dangerous driving. The accident occurred on October 30 along the Success Public Road, ECD. Cumberbatch appeared before Magistrate…
Ryan Boodhoo eyes quicker times in KTM X-Bow
Ryan Boodhoo, the new owner of the iconic black KTM X-Bow, has declared himself happy with his return to competitive motor racing after a 20-year hiatus at the South Dakota Circuit. The comeback represents a significant step up for Boodhoo, who last competed two decades ago in the Starlet Cup…
300 GPF ranks being trained to safeguard, enhance Guyana’s tourism experience
Three hundred officers in the Guyana Police Force are undergoing special training in public engagement to strengthen the quality of visitors’ experience in Guyana. The six-part training session is made possible through a partnership between the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and HAROBED at the GPF Officers’ Training Centre, Camp Street…
